bestfriend or boyfriend?

Philippines
October 25, 2008 7:54pm CST
my sister is fronted by a confusing problem. she has to choose between her bestfriend and her boyfriend. i already explained to her that she must express her concerns to both parties and try to talk things out. the problem started out simple: her boyfriend had this huge fight with her bestfriend'se brother, and the fight ended up really bad--leaving my sis' bestfriend's bro at the hospital. the fight was caused by the bestfriend's bro's party, but the action taken by my sis' boyfriend caused immense sufferings to the family of her bestfriend. so, what would she do???
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@Pitgull (1522)
• United States
26 Oct 08
What caused the fight? And who was just in starting it? Was one person trying to protect themselves, or what was the situation? You should never have to choose, and usually mature adults can get beyond these things.... But when a person ends up in the hospital, there are issues. How long has she been friends with her friend? And regardless, she cannot choose her family, so why should she give up the friend she had, because her current boyfriend has a problem with her best friend's brother.... She shouldn't have to choose, whomever is making her do so, or is asking her to...is not the person who cares most about her....
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
pitgull, thanks for the response. i actually told her that. i am having a hard time helping her out. in the first place, she can't even speak to both parties without her being asked to never speak again with the other. Like her bestfriend would ask her to dump the guy, while her bf would say to leave her bestfriend, as well.
@Pitgull (1522)
• United States
26 Oct 08
They both seem to be more focused on how they feel, than about how this situation concerns her. Maybe she should reconsider both her boyfriend and best friend, even though it may be hard, because in the end, both will ask her to do what is best for them...not her. If they care how she feels, they will never make her choose. Those that love you, will never make you choose. Good luck to your sister, maybe she just needs to stand up for herself and tell them to quit, or they are both done.
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
If I were in your sisters shoes I'll just wont talk for a while and think. First of all it wasn't her fault. I think she should talk to both sides when everything is mellowed down not when it is still hot, cause both parties for sure wont listen to her. I think his bf should apologized also. Both parties should not force her to choose only one of them either the bf or the bestfriend,that is kind a unfair for her. One thing she doesn't have a mistakes for both sides. Just let time decides for her. Have a nice day!
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
thanks, n30wing. got a point there. i guess she should not really talk right now, ei? hope everything would mellow down. gracias
@despompa (472)
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
why did that happen? what do you think have could have triggered the fight? i think your sister should choose her bestfriend over her boyfriend. because i think, her boyfriend is capable of violent things which is not god for your sister. i mean, if she can harm anybody else then it's as good as harming her too in the future. better end the relationship now while she can still let go of it than later when he has already done something that she will regret for the rest of her life.
• Philippines
27 Oct 08
I know it is most common to us...however, life should be fair..If I am in the shoes of your sister i prefer to choose my boyfriend...why??? because if that bestfriend that i have now is really my bestfriend she will understand me why did i choose him...Thats the time she will knew if that friend that she has is really a true friend.
• China
27 Oct 08
I am sorry to hear that.I think your sister should make a decision which boy she loved.The solving way is only herself.
26 Oct 08
Hey Unfathomablesisa, Your has a very hard Dilema at this moment in time, The one she loves or the one shes in love with. Its unfortuante to hear of such a predicament but life does that sometimes. Well here are a few options and outcomes that may or may not happen. 1. Your sister chooses her Boyfriend. This would leave her best friend thinking of why it wasnt him that had been chosen and further him to ask why exactly it wasn't him she chose. This could then start the friendship once again and all would be good again. 2. Your sister chooses her Best Friend. THis action would leave her Boyfriend heartbroken and in pain, He may also ask her why she didnt Choose him and could start a new friendship, but it may not return to normal. or 3. Your sister argues her case saying that she should not have to choose between two people that she loves because of a drunken nights brawl. What happend was not her fault and she should not be punished by having to chose. Personally i would tell her to argue her case, She was of not involvement and should not have to choose. I hope it all works out and please inform me of the outcome. Dave.
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
thanks dave. actually i hindered her from choosing any, but she's having a hard time talking to both parties. thanks for the substantial piece of advice.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
I think it's your sister's boyfriend fault. It's your sister's bestfriend's brother's party, your boyfriend is just a guest to that party, he should not act any negative action to that place. I guess by now, your sister's love to his boyfriend was been decreased due to what her boyfriend shown. If her boyfriend will not change and will not learn to handle his patience, then I guess it will lead to break up. He is just her boyfriend, she better think twice if that kind of guy is the one she wanted to marry. Have a nice day! Goodluck to your sister!
@munhozmib (3837)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
26 Oct 08
Hello! What was the reason of such a horrible fight? By taking a quick look at it, I'd tell your sister to choose her bestfriend. Why? Because her boyfriend is not going to be with her forever. I mean, they might love each other, but I doubt they will end up in a marriage. Second: her boyfriend seemed violent and took the wrong attitude. He should not have started a fist fight, never, which means he doesn't deserve to be with your sister. Third: your sister's bestfriend is probably going to be your sister's bestfriend for a long time. Best friends are not like valentines. Valentines come and go, one day you are with one, and in the other your partner just leaves you. Now, best friends are different. THey will be there, always supporting. She should not leave her best friend for her boyfriend, because she will regret it later. Respectfully, Munhozmib.
@excellence7 (3647)
• Mauritius
26 Oct 08
I think whatever the case is, your sister must choose her BOYFRIEND because she will stay with him forever in life. So ask her never to desert her boyfriend. I understand she may loose her bestfriend but it's better to loose the bestfriend rather than the boyfriend because the bestfriend may understand at a later stage of life whereas the boyfriend must not be betrayed.
@yenwie84 (1344)
• Malaysia
26 Oct 08
If for me,I will look into this matter to find out whose fault in this incident,whether is your sister's boyfriend's fault or her best friend's brother's fault. Maybe three of them should meet up to have a good table chat over this matter. If your sister's best friend is a understanding person,I think he or she should not involve your sister in this incident. If your sister does not want to lose anyone of them,I think the best way is separate her best friend with her boyfriend,just avoid them from meeting up. I suppose slowly time will get rid all the misunderstandings. Good luck to your sister.
@yizhewp (88)
• China
26 Oct 08
i don't know what exactly happened between your sis' bf and bestfriend and who started the fight.but it is not important.i think it is cruel to let her make a decision.i am puzzled why your sis should have to choose one between them.the issue has nothing to do with her friendship and love.it is unfair.i am curious that is there anybody who want her to make a decision,her bf?her bestfriend.?or just it is her problem for thinking abouttoo much
@ljq897 (77)
• China
26 Oct 08
What happened?Why the boyfriend would have a fight with the bestfriend's brother?If i were your sister,i would deal with the accident by myself?For your sister had involved this incident,i think that your sister will do her best to peace the two warring sides.
@23uday (2997)
• India
26 Oct 08
Hey,, Best frnd or boy frnd to be a problem.My sister best frnd and between her boy frnd quarrelled them.My sistrer is confused,she had a big problem for that. Some times simple reasons were fighting between them.So, how about you?
@061234217 (133)
• China
26 Oct 08
Frist,I have to ask what they fight for?Is there a lot of misunderstanding between them?If so,you have to help them to solve it.And she have to know,both of them do wrong.Her bestfriend couldn't only blame her boyfriend.And if they are good friends,the girl will understand she and the emotion between she and her boyfriend.
@huloo000 (21)
• China
26 Oct 08
It's very hard to make choice for your sister,BUT we can solve this problem in another way.You can suggest your sis talking her feeling out to the two boys.Your sister's boyfriend will neglect the hate to your sis' bestfriend's bro if he really love her.
@klaudine (3650)
• Indonesia
26 Oct 08
I think it not an easy options to choose between lovers or friends. I think it is unwise for a boyfriend to make your sister choose between him or her boyfriend, because her boyfriends' problems had nothing to do with your sister. But seeing the behavior of her boyfriend, I really think that your sister should stick with her best friend. Look at how he acted and how he actually made someone hospitalized, I think he wasn't a good guy after all. And by the way he made your sister choose, he just a jerk, according to me.
• Malaysia
26 Oct 08
wah..conflict of lover and friendship~ which one should to choose.. i think none should be choose, just give a little time break, give both party to relax, think what they have made, then come and confront each other...because when we are calm, we can think rationally... happy mylotting ~